FFT’s first rule of attending a match: never leave your seat before full-time. The second? Don’t get distracted by naked photos on your mate’s phone while your team are attacking. As these daft and down-on-their-luck fans can attest, the gods will ensure you pay the price

In an era of mega-bucks TV deals and huge international scouting networks, many players still rise from semi-pro football to the domestic game’s summit. FFT investigates how it remains a path well trodden

He won't be the next MK Dons boss, but his playing career is now officially over. Reds history suggests good things for the 36-year-old – but it's probably not a good idea to give Princess Anne a squeeze, writes Jon Spurling